Cordyline terminalis (common)

Shiny Green Ti

Tropical foliage plants with tall canes to 4’ or more. Signature plant of the tropics, in the lily family, commonly called Ti (pronounced tee). Bright shade, but can take more sun in the tropics and at the coast in Southern California. Large shiny green leaves are used to make leis and are also used in Polynesian cooking to wrap food in.